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DK08 CEJ

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,833 mi
Last recorded47,833 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 CEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022
Fail 11 Aug 2022

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,302 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 40,302 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,008 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,635 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,883 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 17,430 MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 103
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49
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DK08 CEJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK08 CEJ registered?

DK08 CEJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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